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Putin Says to European Countries: Told Ya So

Russian President Vladimir Putin says that he warned European countries years ago that the United States would eventually impose their rules on others. He compared the tariffs imposed on steel and aluminum imports from Canada, Mexico and the EU to economic sanctions. “This is exactly what is happening now. Nobody …

Hurricanes are Slowing Down – That’s a Bad Thing

A new study released by the scientific journal Nature says that there has been a 10% decrease in the forward speed of hurricanes between 1949 and 2016. NOAA scientist James Kossin noted that he found a 20% to 30% slowdown over land areas hit by North Atlantic and North Pacific tropical cyclones. …

Kate Spade’s Sister Says Suicide Was “Not Unexpected”

In an email sent to NBC News, Reta Saffo said that the suicide death of her younger sister, fashion icon Kate Spade, was “not unexpected.” She said that Spade struggled with mental illness. “She was surrounded by ‘yes’ people, for far too long, therefore she did not receive the proper …

Judge Who Sentenced Brock Turner Recalled by California Voters

Judge Aaron Persky of State Superior Court was heavily criticized after sentencing Brock Turner, who sexually assaulted an unconscious woman, to only six months in jail. Prosecutors pushed for a six-year prison sentence, but Persky went with the country probation department’s recommendation of a six month jail sentence. The recall …